SOLUTION: The sum of the squares of two positive consecutive even numbers is 1060.What is the smaller number? Give shortcut method for this type of question.

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Question 622663: The sum of the squares of two positive consecutive even numbers is 1060.What is the smaller number? Give shortcut method for this type of question.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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1060/2 = 530
sqrt%28530%29 =~ 23, the center
--> 22 & 24